As sports betting has soared, more people search online for help with gambling addiction
A study shows more people are looking for help to manage gambling addiction, in the years after a Supreme Court decision allowed online sports betting in 38 states.
Harper Lee's Friend Says Author Is Hard Of Hearing, Sound Of Mind
News of a second novel has raised concerns that the To Kill a Mockingbird author is being taken advantage of in her old age. But friend Wayne Flynt says Lee, 88, can "understand what's going on."
Refugees Find A Closing Of Sweden's Open-Door Immigration Policy
Ethnic and political tensions are growing in Sweden, a country traditionally known for its openness and tolerance. In some cases, the victims of discrimination are also perpetrators.
Oil Industry Sees Layoffs, Even As Jobs Numbers Rise Elsewhere
The energy sector is laying off workers, as falling oil prices have slowed drilling. Analysts are sifting through the January employment report, which showed American employers added 257,000 jobs.
Zimbabwe President's Red Carpet Stumble Goes Viral
Twitter users had a field day posting photoshopped images of Robert Mugabe with the hashtag #MugabeFalls.
College Students Warned Of Missing Snake
Staff and students at Castleston State College in Vermont were emailed this week about a missing Brazilian rainbow boa constrictor. But don't worry, the email said, the snake only eats mice.
French, German Leaders To Present Ukraine Peace Plan To Russia
French President Francois Hollande and Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel travel to Moscow on Friday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the crisis in Ukraine.